filter: does anyone know how to know when it's time to change the filter of the roomba 400
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Roomba recommends every 3 months but, I usually change them when the white area is darkened - but, do have allergies.
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Clean the filter after each use, or when the Neato tells you to. As for replacing the filter, I purchased a set of spares and rotate the use of them, allowing me to always have a clean, dry filter in case my little "dumbot" fills up before finishing the job.
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A question for Roomba owners. I just bought a remanufactured unit and I'm happy with it. Six cats and it does a pretty good job of picking up whatever is in it's path. My unit didn't come with a filter and I ordered a pack from amazon but for the life of me can't figure out how or where to install them. No directions with the filters and the picture in the owners handbook isn't helpful to me. Help!
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Hello. You just need to hold down the filter button until it resets. That should work!
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Our Roomba runs every day, in a 2400 square foot house with pets and three long-haired humans. The filters we tap out every couple of days, the brushes need hair cut off them every couple of weeks. Every now and then the side brushes get washed in hot soapy water. So far the brushes are in good shape, after what? Four months? They show no sign of needing to be replaced yet.
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If you order the part that picks up more crud you will need the curved filter shown. That part holds more hair, fuzz, etc. I have both and alternate between the two. I'd like to add I couldn't live any more without my Roomba. Mine is a reconditioned unit - and I'm thinking of getting a second unit for the rest of my house (I only have one carpeted room - and it took six weeks of running the Roomba every day before we realized the carpet has a nap (knap?)!
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I have a 400 series original roomba and the replacement battery I bought on Amazon has worked very well.
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One year on parts and labor from the manufacturer. I have had the pool cleaner, scooba and roomba and all have lasted well over 5 years. Need to change brushes and filters on roomba on regular basis
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The manufacturer suggests changing the filter every six months. I waited for a year. A light will come on to let you know the filters need to be changed. After you change them, you will need to reset the light.
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I just keep an eye on mine every time I clean the machine. I did not replace it for 10 years, but it got pretty dirty. I don't use my machine any more than 2-3 times a month...until I need a good cleaning. I've been told that the dirtier it gets the better it works as a filter, but I'm old school: I won't let it get that dirty again. I suggest, if you use the machine often, replace it at least once a year. Of course, you can always go to the Hoover website and investigate their FloorMate instructions. Happy cleaning!
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According to the booklet, when to replace the HEPA filter depends on hours used, air quality, and location of the unit. In most cases the unit will need to be replaced annually, and it should be changed after the 'change filter' light comes on. For best performance change the carbon pre-filter every 3 months. It warns specifically: "Caution, do not wash and reuse the true HEPA filter or the carbon pre-filter as they will not work effectively." Having said that, I have vacuumed the carbon pre-filter with a vacuum cleaner attachment since it collects a huge amount of dust. I haven't needed to change the HEPA yet. According to the booklet, when to replace the HEPA filter depends on hours used, air quality, and location of the unit. In most cases the unit will need to be replaced annually, and it should be changed after the 'change filter' light comes on. For best performance change the carbon pre-filter every 3 months. It warns specifically: "Caution, do not wash and reuse the true HEPA filter or the carbon pre-filter as they will not work effectively." Having said that, I have vacuumed the carbon pre-filter with a vacuum cleaner attachment since it collects a huge amount of dust. I haven't... » Read More According to the booklet, when to replace the HEPA filter depends on hours used, air quality, and location of the unit. In most cases the unit will need to be replaced annually, and it should be changed after the 'change filter' light comes on. For best performance change the carbon pre-filter every 3 months. It warns specifically: "Caution, do not wash and reuse the true HEPA filter or the carbon pre-filter as they will not work effectively." Having said that, I have vacuumed the carbon pre-filter with a vacuum cleaner attachment since it collects a huge amount of dust. I haven't needed to change the HEPA yet. « Show Less
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I have another Holmes and bought this one for a 2nd room... I only change the HEPA filters maybe 1ce a year, but I vacuum the Carbon filter weekly and replace them every quarter or 6 months.
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I think that info should be in the instructions the humidifier came with. Im sorry. Our filter does not need changing yet.
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The instructions state the filter should need to be changed every 6 Months. I bought mine in December 2012 and have not changed the filter yet. The unit has four lights that indicate when the filter needs to be changed. Mine is only on the second light indicator. I run the unit 24/7 on the second of four speeds, and wash the foam pre-filter every month.
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Yes there is a very large filter in the center of the unit. It needs to be changed periodically. The filter will turn brown and get stiff. There's an indicator light when the filter needs to be changed. I had unit a humidifier without a unit and it left a white film over my furniture and floor. I got rid of that one!
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According to the user manual the filter should be changed when the little beads turn tan/brown (it was several months before my filter turned from blue/green to tan). I didn't change my filter when I first noticed the color change and my steam mop didn't work properly(started leaking). Once I changed the filter it worked fine.
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It depends on how soon your scale build up on the filter. I change mine once a month from November to April.